I don't know what to do. Big family meet up tomorrow with OHs family. We have been together 25 yrs - I have tolerated his parents for this long but I have had enough. They are not interested in us or our children (there are other grandchildren who they indulge with babysitting, holidays, visits to their school plays/events etc.) My daughter rang them in march to let them know the results of her secondary school application and they would not speak to her - a 'oh did you - that's nice - is your dad there' response. MIL is self centred and judgemental and makes me cry with her little put downs and dominance. They have recently refused to look after the children for four days in the summer (never have done any babysitting for my two ever) because she won't be able to manage. Fine - I am not entitled to her childcare but she has just managed to put bil and his wife and three children up for three weeks.
I just can't play happy families and nicey nicey any more. OH won't confront her because she gets defensive and upset. Aibu to not want anything to do with her? When we last got together in a family group of 18 she moaned because I didn't kiss and greet her first! Can't be doing. How should I deal?
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MrsPatrickDempsey · 03/01/2014 20:45
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